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US4991767A
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Portfolio with photograph displaying cover
Assignee: WestRock MWV LLC
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Filing: 1989-07-13
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Granted: 1991-02-12
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Expires: 2009-07-13
Abstract
Abstract A portfolio comprising a front cover having cut-out sections, a rear cover hingedly connected to the front cover, and a transparent film overlaying the cut-out sections forming windows in the front cover. The front cover includes an inner front panel having openings corresponding to the cut-out sections forming pockets for displaying photographs through the corresponding windows.
Inventors
- 👤 Jon R. Wyant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:08
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F7/00; B42F7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A portfolio comprising a front cover and a rear cover hingedly attached to said front cover, characterized in that said front cover comprises: an outer front panel provided with a plurality of spaced generally rectangular openings; a transparent film overlaying said openings to define a plurality of windows; and, an inner front panel secured against said outer front panel in areas surrounding each of said windows to define a plurality of insert receiving pockets; said inner front panel being provided with slits substantially matching one side of each of said openings for enabling insertion of photographs or the like into said pockets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A portfolio comprising a front cover and a rear cover hingedly attached to said front cover, characterized in that said front cover comprises: an outer front panel provided with a plurality of spaced generally rectangular openings; a transparent film overlaying said openings to define a plurality of windows; and, an inner front panel secured against said outer front panel in areas surrounding each of said windows to define a plurality of insert receiving pockets; said inner front panel being provided with slits substantially matching one side of each of said openings for enabling insertion of photographs or the like into said pockets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A portfolio according to claim 1 wherein said inner front panel is provided with a plurality of notches adjoining said slits for affording easy entry into said pockets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A portfolio according to claim 2 wherein said rectangular openings are disposed with relative angularity to provide an enhanced decorative effect.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A portfolio according to claim 3 wherein said inner front panel is hingedly joined to said outer front panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
A portfolio according to claim 4 characterized in that said rear cover comprises a rear cover panel and a flap folded inwardly and upwardly from the bottom of said rear cover panel; said flap being secured against the inside surface of said rear cover panel to define a pocket for receiving loose sheets.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A portfolio according to claim 5 wherein said notches have a generally semi-circular configuration.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-02-11 | 1998-08-13 | 1999-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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